What to expect post-amnio

So I went for my Level II this morning and ended up going ahead with the amnio. I didn't plan it for today, but we knew we couldn't shake the words, "1 in 19" from our minds for much longer so we put a little faith into that the amnio would be fine and just did it.
So now, I'm laying in bed and wondering how the next couple of days will go. I am nervous b.c DH works on Sunday so I'll have the kids on my own - but if I'm having issues tomorrow he won't go to work.
How did you feel after?
How long did you put your feet up for?
When did you go back to normal activities like lifting 28 lb children??
Ryan has a swim lesson tomorrow morning - safe to say, if I feel OK, I can bring him and have DH stay home with Colin?
Any tips to just relaxing?
I'm not used to laying in bed at 1PM - haven't done this in...umm..years

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I have no advice but wanted to send you tons of and as you wait for your results

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no advice but lots of prayers that it all turns out well for you and your family

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Sorry, too soon for me but wanted to ask how long do the results take to come in???

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I wish I had advice but I'm just going to send you a zillion

Did you cave and find out what you are having?

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I haven't had one, but a good friend did and she said she was really exhausted afterwards. I think more from worry/anxiety. I say, keep activities as limited as possible as long as you can. I know that's hard advice when you've got 2 little active ones!!

Just a lot of

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Posted by headoverheels

I wish I had advice but I'm just going to send you a zillion

Did you cave and find out what you are having?

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Posted by SweetCaroline

Posted by headoverheels

I wish I had advice but I'm just going to send you a zillion

Did you cave and find out what you are having?

Pluuuueeeeassseee, I'm a tough cookie. There be no caving for me

Swore I saw boy parts at genetic sono, and didn't see any this time - thought I so 2 lines. So, now I'm officially back to since I'm evenly confused

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lots of and going your way!!
Good Luck!!

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take it easy, enjoy your down time, and its totally a girl!!!

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no advice but lots of

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Did they see any markers???

Oh and if you didn't see boy part you are TOTALLY having a girl!


eta: I think maybe you should stay in bed tomorrow too, just to be safe.

Message edited 5/20/2011 3:08:07 PM.

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I just laid around for 2-3 days and drank a lot of water. Enjoy the time off your feet and relax!

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I have no advice, just sending you lots of on positive results!!

Maybe you can recruit a friend to come over tomorrow if DH has to work, so you can chillax a bit,

Good luck mama!

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Posted by SweetCaroline

So I went for my Level II this morning and ended up going ahead with the amnio. I didn't plan it for today, but we knew we couldn't shake the words, "1 in 19" from our minds for much longer so we put a little faith into that the amnio would be fine and just did it.
So now, I'm laying in bed and wondering how the next couple of days will go. I am nervous b.c DH works on Sunday so I'll have the kids on my own - but if I'm having issues tomorrow he won't go to work.
How did you feel after?
How long did you put your feet up for?
When did you go back to normal activities like lifting 28 lb children??
Ryan has a swim lesson tomorrow morning - safe to say, if I feel OK, I can bring him and have DH stay home with Colin?
Any tips to just relaxing?
I'm not used to laying in bed at 1PM - haven't done this in...umm..years

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I had a rough night last night. Woke up around 2:30AM with a bad backache, really gassy and uncomfortable. I couldn't tell if I was having contractions - freaked that I was since my first delivery I didn't realize I was really in labor until an hour before I delivered.
I seriously considered going to the hospital but it was probably just stress or probably a backached induced from staying in bed all day - I haven't done that since college!

So, I stayed in bed mostly today aside from a little sitting near the kids to watch them play.

Bedrest bites.

DH took off work tomorrow so hoping I'm up and running in time for the grind Monday morning.

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Posted by 2011baby

Posted by SweetCaroline

So I went for my Level II this morning and ended up going ahead with the amnio. I didn't plan it for today, but we knew we couldn't shake the words, "1 in 19" from our minds for much longer so we put a little faith into that the amnio would be fine and just did it.
So now, I'm laying in bed and wondering how the next couple of days will go. I am nervous b.c DH works on Sunday so I'll have the kids on my own - but if I'm having issues tomorrow he won't go to work.
How did you feel after?
How long did you put your feet up for?
When did you go back to normal activities like lifting 28 lb children??
Ryan has a swim lesson tomorrow morning - safe to say, if I feel OK, I can bring him and have DH stay home with Colin?
Any tips to just relaxing?
I'm not used to laying in bed at 1PM - haven't done this in...umm..years

Same for me. 2 days bed rest and then took it easy. Relax and take it easy.

When I had mine done, I was told that bed rest was mandatory for 2 days. I kept my feet up as much as possible for those 2 days and really only walked around when necessary (like to go to the bathroom). I was also told not to lift anything heavy during that time and to avoid straining my stomach muscles.

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Glad dh took off. One more day should be good
I stopped cramping after the first day...was back at work in 2 days no problems